Well Water Testing and Fracking

Fracking is really becoming popular in a number of states and the following video reminded me of the importance for well owners to have their water tested. The test results can serve as a baseline for future reference. The debate is out on whether the practice of fracking is safe or not. Because of this,

Drought and Warmer Temps this Summer

I came across this article, “100 degrees in July and drought?” last night and it really hit me that this summer has already stated out to be be unusual with respect to humidity. Normal summers usually mean warmer temperatures and a lot more hhumidity. This year hais been a different story so far. I have

Dealing with the mosquitoes this summer

This morning, with the temp hovering at 65 degrees, I saw all kinds of bugs and gnats flying around my house lights.Here are some tips for dealing with mosquitoes. Source ABC WLS-TV Report “How to keep pests from ruining your summer fun” 5Tipss to Take Back Yards from Mosquitoes Tip. Reduce standing water. Check children’s

Plastic Bottles – Production to Recycling

Those plastic bottled water containers contain PET – Polyethylene terephthalateplastic. It has several qualities that make it the container of choice compared to metal and glass. 100% Recyclable Reduced amount of raw materials needed Less energy to transport Leaves a smaller carbon footprint Less packaging for protection To see the process in action, I would